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Bollywood News and Gossip | Bollywood Movie Reviews, Songs and Videos | Bollywood Actress and Actors Updates | Bollywoodlife.comWed, 24 May 2017 18:30:00 +0000en-ENhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5Rumour has it: Mahesh Babu’s Brahmotsavam release date postponed?http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/rumour-has-it-mahesh-babus-brahmotsavam-release-date-postponed/
http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/rumour-has-it-mahesh-babus-brahmotsavam-release-date-postponed/#respondTue, 01 Dec 2015 08:59:53 +0000http://www.bollywoodlife.com/?p=633297The film is now said to be releasing at the end of April 2016

It has been a brilliant year for Mahesh Babu, with Srimanthudu turning out to be his biggest hit of all time.

Next year, Mahesh Babu will be teaming up with ace director AR Murugadoss for a Telugu-Tamil bilingual. But before that, fans are eagerly waiting for the release of his next film Brahmotsavam. Directed by Srikanth Addala, the film is touted to be a family entertainer starring Mahesh Babu and Samantha in the lead. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal and Pranitha. Until now we heard that Brahmotsavam will be hitting the screens on April 9, 2016.

But rumour has it that release of Brahmotsavam is all set to be delayed. A little birdie tells us that makers have zeroed in on April 29,2016 has the release date for Mahesh Babu starrer. Interestingly, Rajinikanth’s Kabali might be releasing around Tamil New Year which falls on April 14, 2016. Have makers of Brahmotsavam decided to postpone the film to avoid clash to with Kabali. Also. Suriya’s 24 is eyeing for an April release. With three big films releasing in span of few days, it will be interesting to see how these films will fare at the box office.

Looks like we are in for Rajnikanth vs Mahesh Babu vs Suriya battle coming April!

]]>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/rumour-has-it-mahesh-babus-brahmotsavam-release-date-postponed/feed/0Samantha and Kajal Aggarwal to romance Mahesh Babu in his Tamil debut Brahmotsavamhttp://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/samantha-and-kajal-aggarwal-to-romance-mahesh-babu-in-his-tamil-debut-brahmotsavam/
http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/samantha-and-kajal-aggarwal-to-romance-mahesh-babu-in-his-tamil-debut-brahmotsavam/#respondMon, 29 Jun 2015 05:25:02 +0000http://www.bollywoodlife.com/?p=528103Rakul Preet Singh has been replaced by these two hotties…

We all are well aware of the fact that Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is all set to make his Tamil debut with Brahmotsavam. The film was all set to star Rakul Preet Singh and Pranitha opposite Prince Mahesh Babu, but not any more. Sources claim that Rakul Preet Singh has been replaced by not one but two other heroines—Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Kajal Aggarwal. Pranitha is still there in the film. So now there will be three different girls opposite Mahesh Babu. So what is the story all about, we wonder…

While speaking to a leading daily a source close to the unit revealed, “This is a film about family values and celebrating tradition. It is about the bonding between a father and his son, and the story revolves around the mother’s family. The three heroines play a pivotal role in the story and in the manner in which the hero realizes the value of family. They go out on a journey exploring the family lineage and their place in the larger scheme of family links.”

Kollywood veterans Sathyaraj and Revathy will be playing Mahesh Babu‘s parents in the film. It will be exciting to see how these three girls are related to Satyaraj-Ravathy in the film and what sort of chemistry they share with the Prince onscreen. The Tamil-Telugu bilingual film will be directed by Sreekanth, who has given a lot of hits in Tollywood. The project is all set to go on floors this August. Keep reading this space for more information on the film.

Lyrics: Madhan Karky, Gangai Amaren,

Last year, Suriya suffered a huge setback when his film Anjaan failed to strike gold at box office. Even though the film proved to be a dud, its music by Yuvan Shankar Raja went on to be a decent hit. Now. Yuvan is back again with yet another music album for Suriya. This time around the talented composer has scored music for Suriya-Nayantara starrer Masss which is helmed by Venkat Prabhu. Ever since the inception of the shoot, Masss has be making heads turn with its unusual subject involving supernatural. The posters of the film have also received wide appreciation. And the stylish teaser has only upped the expectations of masses. Now that Yuvan’s music is out, lets see what the composer has got in store for music lovers:

Therikkudhu Masss

The album kicks off with Therikkudhu Masss, which has all the elements of being this summer’s biggest hit. Composed by Yuvan and written by Madhan Karky, the song comes off as a highly stylised western number at first with some foot tapping techno beats and some incredible use of synthesiser. As the song progresses, one gets to hear that the song is much more than a hip hop number as Therikkudhu Masss enters the territory of folk music with a mix of trumpets and Indian percussion beats to keep you hooked. The song ends in a rather calmer and peaceful note, with choir style chorus adding a new flavour to the song. Shankar Mahadevan’s vocals add the fun element to the song as his energetic voice booms through the number. Overall, it is a very impressive song, but I am little displeased with the low key ending of the song, which kills the energy of the song.

Naan Aval Illai

Up next is intense romantic number Naan Aval Illai sung by Chinmayi and Karthick. Yuvan Shankar Raja goes in experimental mode with this duet as he skilfully starts off the song with light orchestration and then quickly moves on dubstep to create a unique experience for listeners. The lyrics from Madhan Karky are poetic and heart felt, to which melodious vocals of Karthick and Chinamyi do full justice. Although the song gives you a trance like feel, Naan Aval Illai is not everyone’s cup of tea. I feel it might not be as popular as the title track Therikkudhu Masss.

Poochandi

Yuvan is a mood to scare you with his next track Poochandi, which is one of the most enjoyable songs of the album. Written by Gangai Amaren, the song composed and sung by Yuvan is a mixture of many sounds from scary shrieks to spooky wolf howls to western technobeats to catchy folksy beat to interesting voice overs. Yuvan’s voice sounds perfect for this trendy hip hop number as he reminded me of Chikku Bukku Raile from Gentleman. The song finishes at a slightly weird node, where suddenly the song turns into happy, upbeat romantic number after the introduction of Pooja’s vocals. This incredible mix of various sounds makes Poochandi a pleasant hearing experience.

Con Man Theme

Yuvan revisits Therikkudhu Masss with this quirky theme music. The Con Man Theme starts off at a rather foot tapping Punjabi beat which will make you wanna groove. Soon the recurring music of Therikkudhu Masss comes into play, which Yuvan has tweaked a bit here and there by adding dubstep and techno beats.

Piravi

Piravi starts off with soothing chorus which will take you on a different level of trance all together. What follows next is amazing as Yuvan’s music and Vaikom Vijaylakshmi’s moving vocals makes Piravi one of the best songs of Masss. Yuvan goes on orchestration mode and creates a symphony that is unique, intense gelling well with the meaningful lyrics of Madhan Karky. This song is treat for a music lovers as it transcends you to different horizon.

Masss Theme

Coupled with blood curling shrieks, Masss theme is a funky track with heavy use of electric guitar and drums. Yuvan again plays with orchestra to give the number a grand, larger than life effect. This theme music runs high on passion and the effort which Yuvan had put to make this track sound interesting is commendable.

Therikkudhu Masss Mix

The title track Therikkudhu Masss seems to be one of the composer’s favourite as he gives it a remixed touch making it an instant hit amongst club going youth. The remixed version of the Masss has everything that will make you wanna hit the dance floor. Yuvan has tweaked the title track so much that Shankr Mahadevan’s vocals are suppressed by the additional layers of club beats and synthesiser sounds. If you enjoy letting your hair loose to remixed numbers, you will love this one. If not, then chances are that you might find it too loud for your liking.

Verdict: Yuvan’s album has one or two standout numbers like Therikkudhu Masss and Piravi which will stay with you even after a while you are done listening. As for the rest, the songs are not so special or different that would make for an interesting album

Our Pick: Therikkudhu Masss, Poochandi, Piravi

Rating: 3 out of 5

Reviewed by Subramanian Harikumar

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]]>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/masss-music-review-yuvan-shankar-raja-scores-a-crowd-pleasing-album-for-suriya-starrer/feed/0Venkat Prabhu to not direct the Hindi remake of Mankathahttp://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/venkat-prabhu-to-not-direct-the-hindi-remake-of-mankatha/
http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/venkat-prabhu-to-not-direct-the-hindi-remake-of-mankatha/#respondWed, 11 Mar 2015 08:50:48 +0000http://www.bollywoodlife.com/?p=482590The ace director is currently busy with his pet project with Suriya and has turned down the offer to make a debut in Bollywood

Venkat Prabhu’s masterpiece Mankatha was not just a blockbuster hit. It was a stepping stone in superstar Ajith’s career. After this film, Thala starred in four films, all of which turned out to be hits. But nothing compares to the magic of Mankatha, as the film seems to be etched on the memories of the fans. Recently, a news broke which sent fans of Ajith into frenzy as Mankatha was all set to be remade in Hindi.

Earlier it was expected that the ace director, who helmed Mankatha, will be donning the director’s hat for the Hindi remake too. But it seems like Venkat Prabhu has distanced himself from the remake. “The remake of ‘Mankatha’ will be produced by Studio Green in association with a top studio. Venkat Prabhu won’t direct the Hindi version as he’s busy with multiple projects,” said a source close to the production house.

Venkat Prabhu is currently engrossed in shooting for Suriya-Nayantara-Pranitha starrer Masss, which is already making waves thanks to its eye catchy posters. Studio Green is apparently looking for Venkat Prabhu’s replacement and are yet to zero in on the director of the remake. So who would get the opportunity to remake Ajith’s blockbuster flick? Lets wait and watch.

Suriya-Nayantara starrer Masss just got bigger. Venkat Prabhu’s directorial is already making waves in Kollywood for it’s unique plot and awe inducing first look of Suriya from the film. After associating with blockbuster films like Kochadaiiyaan and Lingaa, Eros International has bagged the worldwide rights of Suriya’s Mass along with Studio Green Productions.

This film is the first collaboration of director Venkat Prabhu with Suriya and is touted to be the first Tamil film to be shot in 3D from the beginning. The music will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Masss is scheduled to release in June-July 2015. Soundarya A Rajinikanth, Director – Creative for South, Eros International said, “After collaborating with Suriya for Maattrraan, we are very excited to extend our relationship with this exciting project. With this film, we also extend our partnership with Studio Green with whom we have already collaborated for the music of films like Darling and Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum”.

KE Gnanavelraja of Studio Green added, “We at Studio Green are proud to be producing Masss with Mr. Suriya directed by Mr. Venkat Prabhu. We are glad to be partnering with Eros International for this film. Looking forward to exciting times ahead”.

With Eros International on board, Suriya-Venkat Prabhu venture is all set to get a wide release all over the globe.

Adding to the sad list of series of legendary Telugu filmmakers who passed away recently, the 78 year old Daggubati Ramanaidu breathed his last today. He was reported to be suffering from prostate cancer. Popularly known as movie mogul, Ramanaidu was the founder of Suresh Productions, the film production house he had set up, has produced over 150 films in about 15 Indian languages. In fact, he received prestigious Guinness Book of World Records for this feat. He is also the grandfather to popular Telugu heroes like Rana Dagubatti and Naga Chaitanya.

While the entire Telugu film industry came to a stand still due to the sad demise of Ramanaidu, Tollywood celebs took to Twitter to pay their condolences:

Nani: A legend leaves .. Goodbye sir .. U might have left in one form but you are alive in many .. RIP RAMANAIDU GAARU

Nikhil Siddhartha: The Great Man is no more… Telugu Film Industry has lost another LEGEND… Ramanaidu Sir ur such a kind Great Person.. We Will miss u sir. He lived only for Cinema… Thanks for all the great films u have given us over the past decades Ramanaidu sir. _/_

Navdeep: The first name which we think about when anyone talks about telugu films today! a great man a true legend doctor daggubati ramannaidu garu has left us today may his soul rest in peace his dedication n love towards films shall never be forgotten as long as this industry is in existence!! ramanaidu garu has left us today may his soul rest in peace his dedication n love towards films shall never be forgotten as long

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Another day another loss. RIP Ramanaidu garu . Strength to the family.

Rahul Ravindran: News just coming in about Ramanaidu sir… Terrible loss to all of us. What a legend.. Such a terrific person.. So much positivity. RIP Sir Will forever cherish having gotten the chance to work with you sir. He always had plenty of blessings & cheer to spread. Am sure you will continue to make movies up there sir. RIP Dr.Ramanaidu garu. I did the last film Ramanaidu garu produced..How I wish it had been a huge hit just for Sir.

Vennela Kishore: RIP to the KING..RIP to the LEGEND..RIP Ramanaidu garu

Vimala Raman: Very saddened to hear the loss of a great asset to the movie world Ramanaidu Sir, thankyou for Everything you have given to the industry RIP

Kousalya: Undoubtedly he is a legend. Im happy that i have few moments shared with such a sweet person. Now…today the whole TFI lost a great person.. #RIPRamanaidu garu.. Condolences to the family..

]]>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/riteish-deshmukh-haniska-motwani-samantha-mourn-the-death-of-legendary-filmmaker-d-ramanaidu/feed/0Manoj Manchu to get engaged to Pranitha on March 4!http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/manoj-manchu-to-get-engaged-to-pranitha-on-march-4/
http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/manoj-manchu-to-get-engaged-to-pranitha-on-march-4/#respondFri, 13 Feb 2015 09:02:46 +0000http://www.bollywoodlife.com/?p=473162The Current Theega actor is all set to get hitched to his long time girlfriend Pranitha

From the crop of young actors in Tollywood, seldom has anyone showed the kind of promise Manoj Manchu has shown consistently, through his movies. While the actor’s career seems to be heading on the right path, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Current Theega star is one of the most eligible bachelor’s in Telugu film industry.

Couple of weeks back we informed you that Manoj Manchu is going to enter matrimony in 2015 by marrying his girlfriend Pranitha. While the name of the bride caused confusion in the media as Pranitha Subhash is popular actress in Telugu, the Manchu family was quick to reveal that Manoj will be wed to Pranitha Reddy, an engineering graduate. Now we hear that the engagement date has been finalised. Manoj Manchu will get engaged to Pranitha Reddy on March 4!

“Both the families have decided to go ahead with the ceremony in traditional Hindu style. A pooja will be performed at the actor’s house, followed by exchange of rings at the hotel,” said a source close to the Manchu family.

With the shooting of his next film on hold, the entire focus of Manoj Manchu seems to be on the engagement. We wish Potugadu star a blissful married life ahead.

]]>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/manoj-manchu-to-get-engaged-to-pranitha-on-march-4/feed/0Suriya breaks into the list of Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men!http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/suriya-breaks-into-the-list-of-top-50-sexiest-asian-men/
http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/suriya-breaks-into-the-list-of-top-50-sexiest-asian-men/#commentsMon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:43 +0000http://www.bollywoodlife.com/?p=424767The Anjaan star is the only actor from Kollywood to have made it to the list

It is beyond any doubt that after Madhavan aka Maddy, the chocolate boy avatar suits the most on Suriya. The actor, who is considered to be quite a heart throb in young girls, is one of the best looking stars in Tamil cinema. Other than being the perennial chocolate boy, Suriya has added one more feather to his cap.Yes, the Anjaan actor has cracked into the list of Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men, revealed by a leading British weekly. Suriya has attained the 50th spot in the list, which also includes Bollywood biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. It is to be noted that no other Tamil star has managed to grab a spot in the list, which indirectly makes Suriya the sexiest man in Kollywood.

The actor is currently engrossed with shooting of Venkat Prabhu’s Masss along with Nayantara ad Pranitha. We wonder what Suriya’s wifey, Jyothika, has to say about her husband being named as one of the sexiest male in Asia.

]]>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/suriya-breaks-into-the-list-of-top-50-sexiest-asian-men/feed/1Rabhasa movie review: Jr NTR dishes out a treat for his fans, but disappoints the rest!http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/rabhasa-movie-review-jr-ntr-dishes-out-a-treat-for-his-fans-but-disappoints-the-rest/
http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/rabhasa-movie-review-jr-ntr-dishes-out-a-treat-for-his-fans-but-disappoints-the-rest/#commentsFri, 29 Aug 2014 18:12:01 +0000http://www.bollywoodlife.com/?p=391608The film helmed by Santosh Srinivas manages to impress in bits and pieces, but fails to make an overall impact

What’s it about:Rabhasa starring Jr NTR, Samantha and Pranitha is the same run of the mill story involving all the elements of typical commercial cinema. The story revolves around a US return student Karthik played by Jr NTR who pledges to marry his uncle’s daughter. But due to past misunderstandings, his uncle humiliates Karthik’s father and rejects the marriage proposal. An enraged Karthik then comes to Hyderabad to impress his uncle’s daughter played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu and to teach his politician uncle an unforgettable lesson. Now the romantic track kicks in as Jr NTR mistakes Pranitha to be his uncle’s daughter. There is also a sub plot which involves a blood thirsty family looking for revenge from Jr NTR for sending a kin into coma. Will Karthik marry the girl of his choice and avenge his father’s humiliation forms the rest of story.

What’s good: The film has been tailor made for young tiger Jr NTR to showcase his talent as a mass hero by bashing goons, spouting punch lines and dancing swiftly to SS Thaman’s tunes. The hero delivers exactly what his fans expect from him. Samantha does a decent job in a film that has slightly meaty role as compared to rest of her films. Pranitha looks million bucks dressed in sexy sarees. The romantic track involving love triangle of Jr NTR, Samantha and Pranitha has a few genuinely interesting moments. The film picks up pace in second half, as multiple sub plots kick in, keeping you engaged till the end. Music from SS Thaman is winner as the Rakasi Rakasi song stands out as high point in an average first half. Brahmanadam’s late entry in the second half provides a chuckle or two here and there.

What’s bad: The biggest disappointment in the film is its mind numbing action and amateur visual effects. You can’t control your exasperation when you witness the poor graphics during Jr NTR’s heroic entry scene. The plot is just a mishmash of the recurring themes seen in multiple Telugu films, as Rabhasa fails to engage the audience who came looking for something new. The direction from Santosh Srinivas leaves lot to be desired, as the director seems to have gone with the flow of creating a mindless masala film. It is also a let down to see Adhurs actor shying away from experimenting with his roles and sticking to the same old formula film. The screenplay falters time and again only to add to the woes of Rabhasa.

What to do: In short, Rabhasa is a satisfying film for those who are fans of Jr NTR’s typical action entertainers. But for the rest of us, the film has nothing new to offer. Watch it if you have nothing else to do this Ganeshotsav.

Our reviewer Subramanian Harikumar is presently watching Rabhasa at the theatres and here is what he says about his first impression of the film.

The story revolves around a US return student Karthik played by Jr NTR who pledges to marry only his uncle’s daughter. But due to past misunderstandings, his uncle humiliates Karthik’s father and rejects the marriage proposal.

An enraged Karthik then comes to Hyderabad to impress his uncle’s daughter played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu and to teach his politician uncle an unforgettable lesson. Now the romantic track kicks in as Jr NTR mistakes Pranitha to be his uncle’s daughter. Will Karthik marry the girl of his choice and avenge his father’s humiliation forms the rest of the story.

Performance wise Jr NTR delivers the expected with action, romance and dance. Samantha shows her grey side in the film much to the surprise of audience. Pranitha looks gorgeous but gets a raw deal playing second fiddle to Samantha. Though the story has nothing new to offer, the screenplay and direction if done well could have salvaged the film. But alas that is not the case with Rabhasa as the action scenes are anything but engaging. The graphics is of the lousiest standards one can imagine and the romantic track is same old as we have seen in umpteen Telugu romcoms. The film till now seems to be an affair strictly for Jr NTR fans. Lets see how the film progresses in the second half